Bear Canyon Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Saguaro National Park

Saguaro National Park

Hike, bike or drive through fields and forests containing one of the most recognized cactus plants in the world.

Saguaro National Park
Sabino Canyon showing desert views

Sabino Canyon

Experience the natural beauty and wildlife of a large desert canyon on foot, by car or on a narrated tram tour.

Sabino Canyon
Pima Air and Space Museum

Pima Air and Space Museum

One of the largest aviation museums in the world houses aircraft and spacecraft from the 1920s to the present.

Pima Air and Space Museum
Old Tucson Studios showing heritage elements

Old Tucson Studios

This Western movie studio and theme park with rides, gunfights and stunt shows has been the setting for hundreds of Hollywood productions.

Old Tucson Studios
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum which includes desert views and signage

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

Encounter wolves, rattlesnakes, coyotes, bighorn sheep and rare plant species at this living museum in the desert.

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
Fox Theatre

Fox Theatre

The glamour of the 1930s comes alive in a restored movie palace that’s now a popular downtown arts venue.

Fox Theatre

Activities

Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket

Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket

AU$23
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket
Family Friendly Rappeling Tour!

2 Hours of Rappelling in Tucson with Snacks

AU$181
per adult
2 Hours of Rappelling in Tucson with Snacks
Mount Lemmon Scenic Byway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Discover Mt. Lemmon with an App-Based Driving Audio Tour

AU$26
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Discover Mt. Lemmon with an App-Based Driving Audio Tour
Saguaro National Park and Mount Lemmon Self-Guided Tour Bundle

Tucson Tours Bundle: Self-Guided Drive

AU$38
per traveller
Tucson Tours Bundle: Self-Guided Drive
Historic Courthouse, Tucson

Historical Guided Tour in Tucson

AU$129
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Historical Guided Tour in Tucson
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour of Mount Lemmon

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour of Mount Lemmon

AU$30
per traveller
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour of Mount Lemmon
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Our pick of the best Bear Canyon Hotel Deals

3 Palms Tucson North Foothills

3 Palms Tucson North Foothills

3 out of 5
7411 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$85 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
AU$85
14 Oct - 15 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,623 reviews)
"Clean room."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine

Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine

3 out of 5
720 W. Silverlake Road, Tucson, AZ
The price is AU$165 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
AU$165
8 Oct - 9 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,960 reviews)
"Clean room"

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tucson Airport

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tucson Airport

3 out of 5
7001 S Tucson Blvd, Tucson, AZ
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$125 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
AU$125
14 Oct - 15 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,920 reviews)
"I needed help from several staff members. Everyone went out of their way to help me, were never impatient, always courteous. Probably my 10th time to stay at the hotel and always one of my favorites."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tucson Airport
Lodge on the Desert

Lodge on the Desert

4 out of 5
306 North Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ
The price is AU$206 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$206
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly resort in Tucson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,925 reviews)
"Everything was amazing. The room was fantastic. The staff was great. The grounds are immaculate and they are pet friendly."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Lodge on the Desert
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort

Loews Ventana Canyon Resort

4.5 out of 5
7000 N Resort Dr, Tucson, AZ
The price is AU$471 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$471
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Room was clean, staff was friendly, food & beverage service was very slow on all occasions."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Tucson - Williams Center

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Tucson - Williams Center

4 out of 5
5335 E Broadway, Tucson, AZ
The price is AU$226 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$226
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Great facility. Loved the enclosed area for all rooms around a private garden center with pool and restaurant. Wonderful place to stay"

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Tucson - Williams Center
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Other neighbourhoods around Bear Canyon

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Eastside

Though Eastside may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Saguaro National Park and Park Place Mall.

Eastside
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Tanque Verde

Tanque Verde is noteworthy for its golf courses, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Arizona National Golf Club and Saguaro National Park.

Tanque Verde
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Palo Verde

When in Palo Verde, you can plan a visit to Tucson Botanical Gardens and El Con Mall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Palo Verde
Tucson Botanical Gardens featuring a park

Midtown

If you're spending some time in Midtown, Arizona Stadium and Centennial Hall are top sights worth seeing.

Midtown
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Catalina Foothills

If you're spending some time in Catalina Foothills, St. Phillips Plaza and La Encantada are top sights worth seeing.

Catalina Foothills
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Blenman-Elm

While Blenman-Elm isn't home to many top sights, Arizona Stadium and Centennial Hall are some notable places to visit nearby.

Blenman-Elm

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